Engineer / Senior Electrical Engineer - Distribution

AECOM; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering firm in Bristol is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to lead electrical design work. The role involves Medium and Low Voltage network design, collaboration with suppliers, and input into system studies. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical Engineering and a proven track record in the energy sector. The company offers a flexible hybrid working model, career development opportunities, and a range of personalized benefits to support your well-being.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Flexible hybrid working model

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a Trainee or Assistant Electrical Engineer.
• Experience in design office and/or construction environment within Energy/Power Sector.
• Knowledge and understanding of Protection Setting coordination and grading.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out Medium Voltage and Low Voltage design work to DNO Standards.
• Providing input into electrical system studies for Low voltage and Medium voltage network modelling.
• Review of design submissions against client scope.

Skills

Knowledge of British and DNO specific design standards

Ability to work with internal and external parties

Writing clear and concise documentation

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to lead a team of talented engineers and shape the future of energy infrastructure? Join our dynamic and multidisciplinary Transmission & Distribution team as an Electrical Design Engineer or Senior Electrical Design Engineer and get the opportunity to build your career with us. You'll gain exposure to exciting and innovative construction and engineering projects across private, industrial, transmission/distribution, and renewables sectors. You will be part of a design team responsible for delivering practical electrical design solutions throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out Medium Voltage and Low Voltage design work to DNO Standards
• Medium Voltage and Low Voltage network design
• Distribution Open and closed Ring and Radial feeder supply network solutions
• Medium Voltage and Low Voltage Intake and Distribution Substation Layout design
• Medium Voltage and Low Voltage main primary plant and equipment design
• Secondary protection and control solution digesting equipment scheme circuit and wiring diagrams.
• Medium Voltage and Low Voltage cable sizing calculations, routing, section, and termination drawings
• Electrical system, earthing grid design and modelling, and calculations for touch, step and transfer potential
• SCADA System, Auxiliary supply and COP metering interface designs
• Medium Voltage and Low Voltage Local Standby and Back-up power supply - automatic & manual changeover solutions
• Writing technical specification and supporting in the down selection and placing of equipment orders/Procurement
• Liaising and collaborating with external suppliers and customers.
• Provide input into electrical system studies for Low voltage and Medium voltage network modelling and verification
• Arc‑flash / Blast requirements and mitigation solutions
• Review of design submissions within the team against client scope
• Being part of a design review process with Team Lead Verifier
• Knowledge and Understanding of Protection Setting co‑ordination and grading

Qualifications

• Degree or relevant qualification in Electrical Engineering
• Knowledge of British and DNO specific design standards
• A proven track record as a Trainee or Assistant Electrical Engineer, or completion of a Graduate Training programme post degree in both a design office and/or a construction environment within the Energy /Power Sector
• Understanding of functional characteristics of Power Systems
• Ability of working with internal and external parties and working within a strong team‑working culture
• Experience in writing clear and concise documentation.

Preferred

• Experience of working under engineering design governance structure
• Experience of preparing pre‑construction information, carrying out design risk assessments, design risk review and knowledge of CDM regulations
• Experience in MV & HV cable design
• Experience in Protection & Control

Benefits

Enjoy the perks. At AECOM, you'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work‑life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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